Enrollment
339
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sullivan, OH
Black River High School
Federal NCES profile for Black River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390484603258
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black River High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Black River High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black River High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, OH.
School address
District: Black River Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390484603258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black River High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black River High School
Black River High School is a mid-sized high school in Sullivan, Ohio, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.9% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 604 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #154.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Black River Local also operates Black River Education Center Elementary School (443 students) and Black River Education Center Middle School (153 students) alongside Black River High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black River High School compares
Black River High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 15% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Black River High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Black River Local, which includes Black River High School.
$15,786
Per student
+8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 19.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Black River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Education Center Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Black River Education Center Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Black River Local Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Black River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Black River High School
How many students attend Black River High School?
Black River High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sullivan, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black River High School is 16.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black River High School?
26.9% of students at Black River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black River High School?
The largest demographic group at Black River High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Sullivan, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black River High School?
Black River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black River High School rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Black River High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sullivan on the city page.
Is Black River High School a good school?
Black River High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Black River Local?
Besides Black River High School, Black River Local also operates Black River Education Center Elementary School (443 students), Black River Education Center Middle School (153 students), and Black River Local Virtual School (3 students). See the Black River Local district page for the complete list.
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